Illinois Health Insurance - Increase in Contraceptive Coverage Starting 2017

While it lasts, many women in Illinois now have easier access, more options, and no out-of-pocket costs for birth control.

Illinois House Bill 5576 took effect at the start of the new year, expanding access to birth control in Illinois beyond the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

The new bill requires all brands and types of pills to be covered without cost sharing. 

It does not mandate coverage of abortions.

The law only applies to those who are under the umbrella of the Illinois Department of Insurance, so it does not apply to women insured through their employer or self-insured.  P.A. 99-0672